5 Reasons to Try Farm to Table Dining in the Pocono Mountains

From gardens to greenhouses, our farm to table restaurants grow their own produce and herbs right on site! These items help craft fresh dishes to showcase the fruits (and veggies) of their labor.

Pocono Organics is one of the largest regenerative organic farms in North America. Their on-site restaurant, Pocono Organics Cafe, features menu items utilizing produce grown on their farm.

The Gem and Keystone Tavern and The River Room source ingredients from two gardens on-property at the neighboring Shawnee Island Farm. A wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers are grown April through November.

In addition to growing their own ingredients, our restaurants form partnerships with local farmers, markets and co-ops with impeccable reputations for sustainability. Eating out not only supports local restaurants, but the area businesses who contribute their goods to the industry as well. 

The Delmonico Room at Hotel Fauchere features ingredients from the local farmers' market in downtown Milford, PA, and frequents nearby farmers like Vine Hill Farm and Kittatinny Mountain Farms, NJ. 

TREE Restaurant and Bar sources sustainable seafood, hormone-free beef, free-range poultry, and organic produce from local businesses like Hardler Farm in Honesdale, PA. Select ingredients even promote brain health and restful sleep.

We all know different seasons call for different produce, and our restaurants have created their menus around it. This makes it easy to capitalize on fresh ingredients to make the best dishes. 

Cocoon Coffeehouse & Catering Company changes the menu daily to feature new elements of the season. Cocoon specializes in sandwiches and farm fresh salads as well as making an on-site grain salad and pesto for those items. 

The Settlers Inn designs their menus seasonally around local farmers. Produce is locally sourced through farms, including The Lackawaxen Farm Company in Honesdale, PA and Lato Sud Farm in Beach Lake, PA. 

While many of our restaurants grow their own ingredients, some also make their menu items from scratch. The time and effort put into these homemade items adds an extra touch to their tasty cuisine. 

Native makes their own pasta in their open kitchen concept restaurant.

Here & Now Brewing Company doesn't only make their own beer, but they also make fresh dough from scratch. They make breads, pizzas, pastas and more all in-house. Their food menu changes weekly, and offers homemade items to enjoy alongside their tap list.

We can all appreciate a good meal, but it's great to be acknowledged for the hard work and dedication put into it. 

The French Manor Inn and Spa has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for dining for 18 consecutive years. Their fine dining experience has also been recognized as one of "Pennsylvania's Best Restaurants." 

Involved in the farm to table scene, The French Manor Inn and Spa grows herbs on-site in the chef’s garden, which are used in their dishes. Their on-property bakery makes pastries and breads enjoyed during meals. They also incorporate local cheeses and vegetables into their recipes.

Our farm-to-table restaurants incorporate more than one of the above practices into their establishments. With the versatility of farm-to-table practices displayed, there's no confusion as to why it is good for your health and your palate.

In sourcing local and organic ingredients, these restaurants have shown their care and dedication to health and community without compromising taste.

View our restaurants and dining page for all eatery options throughout the region. Pair some activity with your food, and experience adventure in the Pocono Mountains. You can also find ways to save on your stay while visiting.